the 7 BEST GIFTS artists *actually* want for christmas + cozy gouache paint with me

[@themightierpencil]

I love getting gift cards because then I can get what I want without the guilt of asking for something too expensive or without the guilt of spending too much of my own money

[@allisonaletha]

Yesss!! The gift that keeps on giving 💛

[@mechan8015]

i too love the winter holidays and gift giving. I shop all year seeking and making gifts that are just right for family and friends.

[@allisonaletha]

Gift giving is SO much fun!! 💛

[@alicejungdesign]

There are also online shop gift cards where you can buy the card and load some money on the card and the person who received it can choose for which store they want to use the money. I know wunschgutschein in Germany and they cooperation is with over 500 online stores. So from bookstores, Amazon, ikea etc is for everyone something there.

[@jay38869]

Im always increadably specific with what i want for chistmas and ive learned that no matter how specific you are non artist just wont get it. This year for (Sinterklaas dutch chistmas) i asked for a 100gsm CoolWhite acid free HotPress sketchbook for collored pencils, i got 150gsm brokenwhite coldpress guach sketchbook. I aprechiate the sentiment and im stil gratefull, what im thying to say is, even if your wishlist is full of amazon links you most likeley stil wont get exactly what you want.

[@Cre-Art]

Just posted this to FB. As usual you are a delight to watch. I really admire your humor, attention to detail, and meticulous style. As for my Christmas gifts: I'll take some gouache, art books, a color wheel, a book for swatching colors...and some privacy (since I work in the dining room). That will do. :) Hope you have the very best and merriest Christmas. 🤶

[@georgek5737]

Best present: paint tubes (watercolor for me) If it's too expensive I'm happy with just one! I don't care if it's small. (Oh, and surprise me with the colour)

[@allisonaletha]

Yes!! And I love the idea of surprising the artist with the color 💛

[@embemilie]

As an artist, I can confirm that this is an amazing list! 👏

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh thank you!! 💛 And thanks for watching!

[@KiwiWells]

I collect art books from my favorite animations as a kid. I use thriftbooks to buy them. I also asked my husband for a watercolor palette from shimmerdrops

[@allisonaletha]

I've heard GREAT things about Thriftbooks!! Ooo I hope you get your watercolor palette 💛💛💛

[@loveandlife4222]

This list was great except for one thing. You didn’t mention anything about watercolor. It is such a popular medium that many people would absolutely love. For me, professional watercolors, cotton paper or sketchbooks, ceramic palette, new brushes, small zipper bag or cute tote bag. I could go on and on. Thanks for the well thought out video!

[@allisonaletha]

Oooo I love cute little zipper bags for holding markers and pencils!! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your thoughts 💛

[@tessa6307]

Great video, beautiful painting, awesome ideas! Another thing I think every artist could use more of is substrates. Nice paper, canvases, or whatever else they make their art on. It’s like the gift socks of the art world: kinda boring so we don’t really want to buy it for ourselves, but we always need more!

[@allisonaletha]

Ahh thank you so much! And I TOTALLY agree. Having plenty of surfaces to work on is SO important! What's your favorite? Mine is watercolor paper (Arches cold press in particular 💛)

[@SarahStudioArt19]

Ooh you have some very good ideas for gifts! I will definitely be sharing this with people in the future 😆I LOVE the lighting in this painting’s scene, and it was really cool to see your process with gouache. I would love to do and explore more cozy art like you do, so you are a huge inspiration for me💜

[@allisonaletha]

Thank you so much Sarah!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the painting and the gift guide chat 💛

[@Christina24life]

I love how you put a ton detail into your art without putting a whole lot detail. Does that make sense?

[@allisonaletha]

Awww thank you so much!! That means so much to me 💛

[@josemarianoble1096]

So cool you recommended Light and Color, from James Gurney. I have it and it is a gem! ☺️ Great video. I never know what to ask for! 😂

[@allisonaletha]

Ahh I'm so glad you enjoyed my video!! Thanks for watching 💛

[@amypak]

I've got a couple of James Gurney's books-EXCELLENT resources!

[@FindDreamers-uc1mx]

Some christmass illustrations? Like Allie with Santa suit?

[@allisonaletha]

Ooooo that'd be so fun!

[@ArtofLaurenGlenn]

Fantastic guide!! It actually had so much well thought out advice in it, I’m sure loved ones of artists everywhere will appreciate it! Mythology Candles are soooo good! They’re actually going a collab with Quincy’s Tavern which will be so cool! I also adore giving gifts! I started collecting gifts in May 😂

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh I didn't know you liked Mythologie Candles too!! And I didn't know they were doing a collab! That's gonna' be amazing. 💛

[@ruthjames9278]

so many great suggestions - i would like them all .... lol

[@allisonaletha]

Bahaha thank you!! 💛

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Love the lighting in this. And the whole scene inspires. Now if I could just get rid of the crick in my neck from tilting my head to watch.❤

[@allisonaletha]

Thank you so, so much!! 💛

[@fuzzydragons]

i hate those stupid really crappy art sets, just get some normal good pencils for a kid and that would be better than those kits 🤪money is a perfectly good gift! Allows you to get something you actually want😀